Inchcape is both a distributor and retailer of our brand partners vehicles, parts and accessories across the world. We have strong, historical roots in distribution in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Belgium and Greece, and we continue to be a leading automotive distributor and retailer in these markets. Over the past six years we have increasingly focused on retail, helping to lead the way in industry consolidation in developed markets such as Australia and the UK; establishing strong bases for growth in emerging countries in markets such as the Balkans and the Baltics; and more recently entering the exciting high growth markets of Russia and China.
Distribution currently represents 41% of Group sales and 70% of Group trading profits.
Retail represents 59% of Group sales and 30% of trading profits and is the main area of expansion for the Group.